Started my costuming days back in the early 2000's and always loved the time, research and energy put into discovering the pieces to the puzzle. In 2008, I joined the 501st Legion as a member of the Central California Garrison. Through camaraderie I have put together a ANH and ESB stormtrooper, ANH Tie Pilot, ANH Imperial Technician, ANH Vader, RotS Anakin, AotC Clone Pilot (Matchstick) and Clonetrooper, ANH Jawas and my current RotJ SE Boba Fett.
Several of these costumes have been worked on together with friends and family. The work, research and time collectively put in to create these costumes was priceless. I have had the opportunity to meet incredibly skilled artists and prop makers along the way because of this hobby. The intricate details and passion to create these costumes by members of the RPF, Individual Craftsmen, the 501st Legion and its many detachments is incredible. I have developed a great deal of respect for the hobby and those who feel the same!